There are few drinks more refreshing on a steamy summer day than a chilled glass of freshly brewed iced tea.

In fact, iced tea is so popular at this time of year that June has officially been designated as National Iced Tea Month. And while iced tea dates all the way back to the Civil War era, its popularity has skyrocketed since then — both in its original incarnation and in the form of many different tasty variations. Continue reading Iced Tea Drinks Taking Off on Restaurant Menus

For years we’ve been told that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Does this assertion still hold up in the 21st century? Yes, according to findings from global marketing research firm Nielsen.

It may not be news to you that Elvis favored the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich, but he was hardly the only celebrity to profess a propensity for peanut butter.

Other famous fans? Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who shared her recipe for “Peanut Butter Mmm-Mmm-Mmm-Mmm-Mmm Shrimp” with Natalie Morales and Savannah Guthrie on the TODAY show, and Jerry Seinfeld who once told NY Magazine, “I’ve been a peanut-butter nut since I was a kid.”

Appetizers are all the rage these days. Not only do sharing-minded Millennials collectively love to dig into a plate of something delicious before turning to their entrees, but small plates are also a savvy way to satisfy budget-minded consumers, fill tables during off-peak hours, and trim food costs. But all appetizers aren’t Continue reading Top Seven Appetizer Trends